870 Master's in Special Education in North America

Special Education (Online) is offered by Niagara University. Special Education Online program emphasizes knowledge of the foundations of special education, characteristics of learners, assessment, as well as instructional methods, accommodations and modifications for students within various special education programs.

Metropolitan State University's flexible Urban Education - Special Education with K-12 Licensure degree program also allows you to complete only the K-12 Special Education-ABS licensure program if you are not interested in the master’s, or only the master’s degree without licensure if you just want more understanding and skill in working with students who have mild to moderate special needs.

Lead the way in Special Education: your journey starts here at Framingham State University

The Special Education Teaching (Extensive Support Needs) coursework at California State University focuses on inquiry-based education which includes hands-on instruction with problem-based learning and issues-centered curriculum and a focus on reflection during the teaching and research process. 

The Multilingual Special Education Graduate Certificate program at The University of Maine responds to a critical and growing need for teachers and other school professionals across the state.

The Software Engineering coursework at California State University focuses on inquiry-based education which includes hands-on instruction with problem-based learning and issues-centered curriculum and a focus on reflection during the teaching and research process. 

Enrollment in Special Education - Students with Disabilities (All Grades) and 7-12 Students with Disabilities Subject Area Extensions program follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog at Buffalo State SUNY. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

The Teaching Students with Multiple or Severe Disabilities programme from Columbia University is designed for individuals who already hold initial certification as a teacher of students with disabilities and who are working toward professional certification.

The Intellectual Disability, Autism (Early Childhood) programme from Columbia University is designed for individuals who do not already hold New York State initial or professional certification as a teacher of students with disabilities (birth through grade 2). 

The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education degree from Grand Canyon University can help prepare you to pursue licensure as a special education teacher. This master’s degree program is designed for those who are changing careers and need to pursue a teaching license or for those currently working in education. 

The M.A. in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities at Columbia University is a comprehensive public programme. Spanning 1.5 to 2 years, it prepares experts for Birth-Grade 2 settings. Students engage in dual certification pathways, combining rigorous theory with essential full-time student teaching.

Pursue specialized training with this Special Education with an concentration in Adapted Curriculum from Virginia Commonwealth University on how to adapt lessons to best deliver learner-centred environments that serve K-12 students who need significant support.

Special Education from Sacred Heart University is designed for licensed educators who want to advance their careers and enhance their teaching capabilities in a critical area of expertise.

This Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders M.Ed. program at the University of Maryland is designed for professionals interested in increasing their skills and expanding their knowledge to better serve the increasing number of students with ASD with high intensity needs.

Graduates at The University of Maine are prepared to assume leadership roles in the development and implementation of educational programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing programme from Columbia University  is one of the first teacher education programmes in the country.

The Exceptional Student Education program is offered by the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida.

As an experienced educator, do you want to enhance your ability to provide exemplary, evidence-based services for people with special needs? The Special Education program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is designed for professionals who already hold an initial Professional Educator’s License in Special Education.

Special Education - Mild or Moderate Intervention Specialist from Cleveland State University (CSU) is designed to prepare teacher candidates to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for children and adolescents ages 5 through 21 who have special academic and social adjustment needs.  

The MEd Special Education program at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit online program designed for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in providing services to individuals with disabilities.